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Dear friends, Over the summer weeks, we will have two worship series. July & August 2017 First, in July and the beginning of August, a series called “Family Matters,” which began in June. We focus on some of the stories …
Dear friends, On June 11, we will celebrate Pentecost. We gave thanks to God for the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit comes to us in the church to give us the gift s we need for ministry and …
Dear friends, Easter is approaching and we look forward to the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. But before Easter comes Holy Week. As you know, throughout lent, we’ve been focusing on “24 Hours that Changed the World” – the last day …
Dear friends, The season of Lent begins soon. Lent is the forty days from Ash Wednesday (March 1) to Easter, not counting the Sundays. In the recent past, you may thought of lent as a time to “give up” something. …
Dear friends, Advent is upon us! Advent is the four week season of preparation before Christmas. This year, our advent worship is focusing on the “characters of Christmas:” the angel, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the magi. We invite you to share …
Dear friends, November 2016 I am thankful for: *A few blue-turning-to-rust hydrangeas asserting themselves by blooming in late October. *A driver in a long line of traffic who stopped to let me make a left turn out of a …
Dear Friends, On September 12, the congregation voted to sell the annex (or Parish Hall, as it’s also called). 42 members were present, 40 voted in favor, one against, and one abstained. Many questions were raised, and the discussion was …
Dear friends, As you know, we have been working for nearly two years to find solutions to our significant financial challenges. Our buildings have been one focus of these efforts. I am happy to report that we currently have an …
Dear friends, The summer months are upon us, and many look forward to a change of pace, some time to rest and be renewed. I hope you find a break in your schedule, a respite from the busy-ness, and time …
Dear friends, On May 15 we celebrated Pentecost, the day we recognize the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the church. The story of Pentecost in Acts 2 reminds us that not everyone recognizes the Spirit at work …